 Get involved in the leadership of NPMA
NPMA is committed to ensuring participation and involvement that represents all industry stakeholders. Get involved in your industry association and contribute to the strategic leadership and decision-making process of NPMA. The call for nominations for the board of directors is now open through August 31.
 The PWIPM is committed to advancing women’s careers in the pest management industry and aiding in reducing education costs. The PWIPM Council is honored to offer two Deni Naumann Women in Pest Management Empowerment Grants each year in honor of Deni Naumann who gave so much to the pest management industry. These grants include a free pass to attend the upcoming PestWorld conference.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court denied review of an appeal for the Hardeman case. This let's stand a multimillion-dollar verdict against the manufacturer of the popular weedkiller Roundup for failing to warn of cancer risks. In response the manufacturer, Bayer, released a statement disagreeing with the decision, stating "The company believes that the decision undermines the ability of companies to rely on official actions taken by expert regulatory agencies, as it permits every U.S. state to require a different product label, which conflicts with the clear intent of the ‘uniformity clause’ adopted by the U.S. Congress in FIFRA and similar statutes." In the same press release Bayer also details its plan for the future, "With its five-point plan, the company is fully prepared to manage the litigation risk associated with potential future claims in the U.S. as previously communicated in July 2021." While this particular case focuses on herbicides, a chemical not typically used in the Pest Management Industry, this does set a bad precedent for labels ongoing in the future.
Ahoy there! We’re gearing up for one of NPMA’s most engaging events, Academy! Academy is a conference unlike any other. Through interactive games and competitions, you’ll experience team-building first-hand. Coupled with keynotes and breakouts focused on your current (or emerging) leadership role, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues throughout the pest management industry by engaging in Brain Dates, Learning Labs, and the always exciting, Academy Olympics.
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 NPMA’s Resource Center provides members with an intuitive one-stop-shop for access to the latest technical and business management resources including online training.
Training on Your Schedule: We work to fit your schedule. From certifications and state-required recertification credits to business webinars and conference recaps, the Resource Center allows self-guided learning with more than 60 career-building webinars. Explore our online training resources.
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The 2022 Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Summer Conference is heading to the mountains! NPMA is excited to announce that this year’s event will be hosted in Cherokee, North Carolina, at the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Nestled close to the Great Smokey Mountains, this is a trip you’ll want to bring your friends & family on! From white water rafting and river floats to hiking and mountain biking, Cherokee has something for everyone!
Cornhole Anyone?
Kick back and relax while getting to enjoy delicious food or grab a drink and sign yourself up for the 2022 Mid-Atlantic Cornhole Tournament. We’ll be hosting a tournament for adults and a tournament for kids 17 and under, with awesome prizes up for grabs for tournament champions.
When you connect with other pest management professionals from around the world, you create greater possibilities—possibilities that advance your career, grow your business, and support your customers. PestWorld 2022 brings individuals from every facet of pest management together to share tactical knowledge, hear different perspectives on business trends, learn from the latest technical research, and form strong relationships.
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WHYY
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CTV News
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Boston Herald
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Conant Leadership
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Forbes
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Harvard Business Review
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Entrepreneur
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Chief Executive
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